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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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